keep under
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle under
Meanings
Keep something controlled or suppressed
Why “under”? Something is under a rule, group, burden, or close check. It works inside that pressure.
“Try to keep your temper under control.”
“Nina kept her panic under control during the flight.”
Don't confuse with
Keep under means keep something controlled or suppressed. Keep together means continue to control your feelings.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
keep together
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue to control your feelings
bring under
Same under pattern: under control
Bring something under control
come under
Same under pattern: under control
Be subjected to a particular force or scrutiny
fall under
Same under pattern: under control
Drop below an expected standard or value; Belong to a particular category
labour under
Same under pattern: under control
Be hampered by a wrong belief or burden
operate under
Same under pattern: under control
Function according to a particular condition or rule
keep at
Same base verb: keep
Continue trying with effort
keep away
Same base verb: keep
Stay at a distance from someone or something
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